National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory - An Annual Report for Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2001

This Annual Report showcases some of the scientific activities of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) in various health and environmental effects research areas. Where appropriate, the contributions of other collaborating research organizations inside and outside EPA are acknowledged. This report is an indicator of progress and accomplishments that NHEERL has made in Fiscal Year 2001 in achieving the Agency's and ORD's strategic goals. NHEERL's highlighted research is organized under these goals. Specific research areas included for this year are: (1) Particulate Matter, (2) Air Toxics, (3) Drinking Water, (4) Aquatic Stressors, (5) Pesticides, (6) Global Change, (7) Ecosystems Protection, (8) Human Health Protection, and (9) Endocrine Disruptors.